Sr. Audit

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Hybrid - onsite 2 days a week (Tuesdays & Thursdays).

Reporting to the Associate Director – Audit, the Senior Auditor will participate in all phases of assigned audits, from planning to reporting. The role entails leading and executing audits and advisory projects, assessing, evaluating, and recommending improvements to management regarding risk management, governance, and internal controls. The Senior Auditor is familiar with the mission of the University, providing value‑added recommendations to enhance overall operations.

Integrated auditing model offers opportunities to plan and execute both IT and operational audit projects on internal control processes and performance.

• Understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO, risk assessment practices, IT and audit principles, and awareness of ISACA or IIA standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and/or SAS programming for data extraction and manipulation is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, report writing, and presentation abilities.
• Project management skills with experience meeting timelines and handling multiple assignments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Three or more years of experience in public accounting, auditing, compliance, or risk management.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or related field.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the University is unable to sponsor.

• Provide professional audit work, individually or as a team leader, in conducting reviews of assigned organizational activities per IIA and department standards.
• Plan and execute audit projects assessing internal control processes and operational performance.
• Prepare detailed audit plans including risk identification, control assessment, audit objectives, and program development.
• Use industry trends to identify potential issues and risks.
• Develop clear, concise, accurate, and complete work papers and reports for management.
• Assist in developing data analytics procedures to optimize routine audit tasks.
• Perform or assist in special projects or studies such as risk assessments, fraud investigations, system pre-implementation assessments, and acquisition due diligence reviews.
• Collaborate with external auditors as necessary.

Entry level

Full‑time

Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Higher Education

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance